What We Saw in 2025

Attackers used AI to speed up phishing, research targets, and launch attacks.
Source: SecurityWeek
https://www.securityweek.com

2026 Outlook

AI won’t replace hackers—but it will make attacks faster, cheaper, and harder to spot.

Defender Focus

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What We Saw in 2025

Billions in cryptocurrency were stolen, with state-linked groups responsible.
Source: Chainalysis
https://www.chainalysis.com

2026 Outlook

Wallets, exchanges, and developer keys will remain prime targets.

Defender Focus

Secure private keys Mon…

What We Saw in 2025

Mobile phishing and fake apps were used to access corporate systems.
Source: Zimperium
https://lp.zimperium.com

2026 Outlook

Phones will be used to steal MFA approvals and cloud access.

Defender Focus

Mobile threat defense Block sideloaded apps…

What We Saw in 2025

Power, water, and manufacturing systems were targeted using specialized malware.
Source: Dragos
https://www.dragos.com

2026 Outlook

More attacks will jump from IT networks into operational technology (OT).

Defender Focus

Segment IT and OT …

What We Saw in 2025

Hackers tampered with software updates and open-source tools used by thousands of companies.
Source: CSO Online
https://www.csoonline.com

2026 Outlook

Smaller software vendors will be targeted to reach larger enterprises.

Defender Focus

Track …

What We Saw in 2025

Attackers focused on exposed VPNs and firewalls using known vulnerabilities.
Source: CISA
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog

2026 Outlook

Automated attacks will scan the internet for vulnerable devices within hours of …

What We Saw in 2025

Scammers used AI voice and video to impersonate CEOs and finance leaders, tricking employees into wiring money.
Source: Norton
https://us.norton.com

2026 Outlook

Scams will become highly personalized using LinkedIn, org charts, and leaked data.

What We Saw in 2025

Criminals called employees pretending to be IT support and sent real-time fake login pages. This let them break into Microsoft 365, Google, Salesforce, and file systems.
Source: TechRadar

2026 Outlook

More fake helpdesk calls, fake device …

What We Saw in 2025

Ransomware groups became more organized. Some broke into companies, others stole data, and others handled negotiations. Victims were threatened with public leaks if they didn’t pay.
Source: Deloitte
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What We Saw in 2025

Hackers used malware to steal saved passwords, login cookies, and access tokens from people’s computers. This let criminals log in as real users without knowing the password. Many large data leaks were caused by this method.
Source: The …